Property Manager

Avesta Housing; Standish (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental

Flexible spending

401(k) match

Disability benefits

Mental wellness

13 holidays

Earned time off

Professional development

Employee referrals

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Avesta Housing is seeking a dedicated Property Manager to oversee the operational, financial, and compliance health of a diverse portfolio of properties. You will lead teams, coordinate with site management, and ensure a welcoming, inclusive living environment for residents in Standish and surrounding areas.

The role involves move-ins, lease renewals, inspections, and budget oversight, with collaboration across Resident Services and local organizations to enhance community engagement and

Qualifications

• Experience in property management and multi-family housing.
• Knowledge of general accounting principles.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with contract preparation and monitoring budgets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational, financial, and compliance health of properties.
• Collaborate with site management and maintenance to deliver quality living environments.
• Guide day-to-day operations including move-ins, renewals, inspections, and budget management.
• Work with Resident Services Coordinators and local partners to foster a welcoming community.

Skills

Excellent judgment

Caring attitude

Detail oriented

Good communications skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

College degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Are you energized by building vibrant communities and ensuring residents feel truly at home? Do you thrive on leading teams, solving challenges, and creating spaces where people can flourish? Avesta Housing is seeking a dedicated and service-oriented Property Manager to oversee the operational, financial, and compliance health of a diverse portfolio of properties.

In this pivotal role, you’ll collaborate with site management and maintenance teams to deliver exceptional customer service and a quality living environment for all residents. You’ll guide the day-to-day operations—from move-ins and lease renewals to inspections and financial management—ensuring every detail aligns with Avesta’s mission and core values. You’ll work closely with Resident Services Coordinators, resident associations, and local organizations to create engaging activities and support a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere.

This role is a great fit if you:

• Enjoy leading and collaborating with teams to achieve shared goals
• Bring expertise in property management, financial oversight, and compliance
• Thrive in a dynamic environment where every day brings new opportunities
• Are passionate about making a meaningful difference in residents’ lives and community well-being

About Avesta Housing

Avesta Housing is a local leader in housing development, property management, and assisted living solutions. Founded in 1972, our nonprofit organization serves individuals and families in need of quality affordable housing in Maine and New Hampshire.

What it’s Like to Work Here

Our team members have positive attitudes, are creative problem solvers, and share a dedication to housing equity and inclusion for all. Our shared commitment to improving the lives of others and strengthening our communities through affordable housing gives us purpose and inspires our best work. Our workplace culture and continuous opportunities for growth have resulted in Avesta Housing being a popular place to work.

Our employees selected Avesta Housing as a 2025 Best Places to Work in Maine because of our opportunities for career advancement, friendly workplace culture, impressive benefits and compensation, responsive managers, and company values!

See what makes us more than just a workplace here.

What We're Looking For

The person who is ready for this opportunity will have experience in the field of property management and will meet the following requirements:

• Excellent judgment
• Caring attitude
• Detail oriented
• Good communications skills
• Strong interpersonal skills

Requirements

• College degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Experience managing multi-family housing preferred.
• Knowledge of general accounting principles.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel.
• Experience with contract preparation and monitoring budgets
• Strong interpersonal skills including tact, discretion, diplomacy, listening, and problem-solving.
• Ability to work successfully with a wide variety of people, departments, and circumstances.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Able to communicate in English.

This is a full-time (37.5 hours/ week), non-exempt position. Pay range is $25.00 - $28.00 per hour.

Work Location

This is an on-site position which requires regular travel between properties in and around Standish and Buxton, ME.

Benefits

We have excellent employee benefits, including:

• Employer-paid health and dental plans for employees
• Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with immediate vested match of up to 6%
• Employer-paid basic life, long-term and short-term disability
• Free mental wellness services for benefits-eligible employees
• 13 paid holidays
• Generous earned time, starting with 19 days in first year of employment
• Professional development assistance
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement

Avesta Housing Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to being an inclusive community that values diversity in people, backgrounds, and ideas, and ensures fair treatment, access, and advancement for each person.

We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and lived experiences, including differences in race, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, socioeconomic background, veteran status, and family structure. We also recognize and value diversity in thought, communication styles, education, and career paths.